Texas HR19: In memory of Dr. Judith Ann Jones Carrier of Fort Worth.

What the bill says

From the introduced text, July 21, 2025:

89(1) HR 19 - Introduced version - Bill Text 89S10517 BK-D By: Turner H.R. No. 19 RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The passing of Dr. Judith Ann Jones Carrier of Fort Worth on July 5, 2025, at the age of 87, has brought a profound loss to the individuals whose lives she touched through her many good works; and WHEREAS, Born on July 7, 1937, in Jefferson City, Missouri, to Earnest Truman and Ruth Jones, the former Judith Jones grew up in Houston with the companionship of five siblings, Barbara, Glen, Patricia, Betty, and Janet; she went on to earn a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Houston as well as a master's degree in counseling and a doctor of education degree from the University of North Texas; early in her career, she was employed as a counselor and classroom teacher in the Arlington and Burleson Independent School Districts and as an adjunct professor at UNT and The University of Texas at Arlington; and WHEREAS, Dr. Carrier joined Tarrant County College's faculty in 1971, and after the opening of its Northwest Campus in 1975, she was appointed as its dean of student development services; in 1996, she became the founding president of TCC's Southeast Campus and the first woman to lead a TCC campus; over the 16 years that followed, she …

Sponsors

• Chris Turner (D, HD-101) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. July 21, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HR19?

HR19 is a bill in the Texas Legislature (89th Legislature 1st Special Session): In memory of Dr. Judith Ann Jones Carrier of Fort Worth.

What is the status of HR19?

Introduced as of July 21, 2025. Latest action: Filed (July 21, 2025).

Who sponsored HR19?

Chris Turner (D, HD-101).

Where is the official record for HR19?

On the Texas Legislature website: https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=891&Bill=HR00019